Edwin Paul Swatek (January 7, 1885 – January 2, 1966) was an American backstroke swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

[1] In the 1904 Olympics he won a silver medal as a member of the Chicago Athletic Association water polo team.

He also competed in 100 yard backstroke event, but without winning a medal.

It is also possible that he participated in the 50 yard freestyle competition and in the 100 yard freestyle event.

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